![]() ![]() Where the hell did all this wealth come from? I couldn't believe he was simply the heir of some large estate. ![]() The more I heard about Mr Ambrose, the more rich and powerful he seemed to become. I was awed, and a cold shiver ran down my back. Lady Allen's mouth formed a little 'O', and her eyes went wide.Īnd I had to admit to my shame: for once in my life I felt the same as Lady Allen and the Duchess of Brandon. There is only one other man who can hold a candle to him." "My dear, from what my sources tell me, he is the richest. The sound almost make me want to go away again, or at least stuff my ears while it lasted. ![]() "One of the richest?" The duchess laughed. "From what I've heard since I've arrived in town, he's rumoured to be one of the richest men in London," She said defensively. Lady Allen, obviously the one who had asked the question, flushed a little. I should have been able to guess from the tone. I was so quickly at the potted plant behind which the group of gossiping ladies where hiding that I saw who had spoken. The voice was full of glee and juicy gossip. ![]()
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